Travel Inspiration for Every Month of the Year
Welcome to The Little Adventure Club, a family travel blog for parents who want to make the most of days out, weekends away and family holidays, with real advice from families who are out there doing it.
We’re here to share honest family travel guides, UK days out, road trips, staycations and real tips from parents who are actually doing it with snacks in the bag, muddy shoes in the boot and at least one child asking if we’re nearly there.
Whether you’re planning a weekend away, looking for a family-friendly day out, or just need ideas that don’t feel like hard work, TLAC is here to help you find your next little adventure.
Little Adventure Passports
A printable activity pack for little adventurers.
Keep your kids entertained on long drives, flights and family road trips with the Little Road Trip Passport: a fun, black-and-white printable activity pack designed for children aged 4–9.
Little Cruise Passport
Printable activity pack for little adventurers at sea
Set sail with the Little Cruise Passport, a printable cruise activity pack created to keep children entertained before, during and after their family cruise holiday.
Designed for little adventurers aged around 4–9, this black-and-white printable pack is filled with screen-free activities children can enjoy on board, in port, at dinner, in the cabin or while waiting to disembark. It’s a lovely way to make the journey feel even more exciting, while helping children notice more, learn little travel skills and record their favourite holiday memories.
Inside you’ll find cruise-themed activities including fun facts, eye spy, a cruise map, daily diary pages, port adventures, local language prompts, wordsearches, crack-the-code challenges, maze pages, colouring sheets and end-of-holiday memories.
Perfect for:
Family cruise holidays
Sea days and cabin downtime
Port days and excursions
Long waits while boarding or disembarking
Restaurants and travel days
Screen-free holiday entertainment
Simply download, print and pack with pencils or crayons for your next cruise adventure.
Little Road Trip Passport
Printable activity pack for little adventurers
Make the journey part of the adventure with the Little Road Trip Passport, a 14-page printable activity pack designed to keep children entertained on long car journeys, UK road trips, family holidays and weekend adventures.
Created for little travellers aged around 4–9, this black-and-white printable pack is filled with simple, screen-free activities children can enjoy from the back seat, at a café stop, in a caravan, or once you arrive at your destination.
Inside you’ll find a mix of road trip fun, including eye spy, fun facts, daily diary pages, end-of-trip memories, colouring pages, drawing prompts and travel keepsakes. The pages are designed to be easy to print at home, with a clean black-and-white layout that children can write on, colour in and make their own.
Perfect for:
Long car journeys
UK road trips
Ferry drives and holiday transfers
Caravan and camping trips
Weekend breaks
Keeping little ones busy without screens
This pack has been created with young children in mind, using simple prompts, bold colouring pages and fun travel-themed designs to make every journey feel a little more exciting.
What’s included:
14 printable A4 activity pages
Black-and-white design for easy home printing
Road trip games, diary pages, memories and colouring sheets
Designed for children aged approximately 4–9
Instant digital download
Print the whole pack before you travel, or choose your favourite pages for each journey. Pop them in a folder, clip them to a clipboard, or keep them in the car for your next family adventure.
Little Airport Adventure Passport
Printable activity pack for little adventurers
Make your next family adventure even more exciting with our Little Airport Adventure Passport, a printable activity pack designed to keep little explorers curious, creative and entertained while travelling.
Created by The Little Adventure Club, each pack is filled with fun, child-friendly activities including travel games, fun facts, colouring pages, mini scavenger hunts, diary pages and memory-making worksheets.
Perfect for plane journeys, road trips, ferry crossings, hotel downtime, restaurant waits and slow holiday mornings, these packs help children feel part of the adventure, not just along for the ride.
Simply download, print at home and pack it in your child’s backpack before you go.
What’s included:
• 14 Printable activity pages
• Travel-themed games and challenges
• Colouring and drawing activities
• Simple destination facts
• Mini diary and memory pages
• Designed for little adventurers aged around 4–9
A lovely way to make family travel more fun, screen-free and memorable.
5 Epic School Holiday Destinations
(Yes, You Can Take the Kids!)
We hear it all the time: 'You can't travel there during school holidays with kids.' But if our family has learned anything, it’s that there is no limit. Our kids take every journey in their stride - they are often way more resilient on the road than they are at home, and to them, it’s all one big adventure. Written by Fiona @theproudysroam
Family Island Hopping Ideas:
Europe + Worldwide
Island hopping with kids might sound like the sort of holiday that requires colour-coded spreadsheets, emergency snacks and the patience of a monk, but it can actually be one of the most exciting ways to travel as a family.
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Costa Rica is known as being an incredible destination for families and it absolutely lives up to its reputation. The combination of adventure and relaxation, jungle and beaches, the wildlife, kid friendly food and family focused vibe is perfect for a family trip. Written by Tara from @travel_family_explores
Where to next?
Destination of the Month
Planning a day in Saint Malo with kids? This family-friendly guide covers everything you need to know, from walking the historic ramparts and exploring the cobbled old town to finding the best beaches, food stops and nearby places to stay. I’ve also included UK travel options, budget tips and advice for adding Mont Saint-Michel to your Brittany family itinerary.
A Slow Cotswolds Road - Trip Route for Families
This guide is designed for flexibility — dip in and out, add farm parks, stop at cafés, or linger longer in your favourite villages. For a shorter trip, see my 2 day Cotswolds itinerary with kids.
Review: Mollies Motel & Diner Oxford
We were kindly invited by Mollie’s Motel Oxford for a stay, and as always, this is my honest review. If you’re looking for a stylish, family-friendly base for exploring the Cotswolds and Oxford, this one is seriously worth considering.
Camber Sands & Rye with kids: our favourite East Sussex staycation
If you’re craving a classic bucket-and-spade beach day and a storybook town full of cobbled lanes, independent shops and hot chocolate stops, Camber Sands and Rye is one of those weekend breaks that’s great for families.
Scenic Suffolk: castles, coastline + countryside
Suffolk is a charming county in eastern England, renowned for its picturesque coastal towns, rolling countryside, and rich historical heritage. With its unspoiled beaches, quaint villages, and vibrant local culture, it offers a welcoming retreat for families seeking both relaxation and adventure.
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Welcome to the Club!
Hi! I’m Tasha, a mum of two little explorers, Summer and Finley, and together with my Kiwi husband Carl, we’re always looking for ways to escape the everyday, whether that’s a muddy UK day out, a weekend road trip or a family adventure a little further from home.
I created The Little Adventure Club to help parents travel better and smarter, with honest advice, practical guides and real recommendations from families who are actually out there doing it. From weekends away and half-term ideas to bank holiday days out and bigger family holidays, TLAC is here to make planning feel easier, more exciting and a lot less overwhelming.
Travel Guides, Advice + Stories from out Guest Contributors
Moving from the UK to Portugal: How 3 Months Changed Everything
Thinking about moving from the UK to Portugal with kids? Guest contributor Abby (@the.sunnysidestory) shares her honest, real-life story of relocating to Portugal as a family, including what sparked the move, what surprised them most, and how day-to-day life actually felt once they arrived.
7 Unexpected Family Destinations We Loved Worldwide
Sometimes the best family trips are the ones you never saw coming. Guest contributor Jennifer (@multigenerationalfamily_travel) shares seven worldwide destinations that surprised her family in the best way
Portugal + The Azores: Our Family’s Summer Sabbatical
Today we chat with Chloe AKA @That Holiday Mum she reflects on her 6 week sabbatical in 2024 - just before her son started school, how she prepared, budgeting and why they chose Portugal.
10 Best Towns in the Netherlands for Families to Visit
We are heading to the Netherlands with Amanda a travel blogger at @RestlessPursuits to discover the most charming places to visit with kids in the Netherlands.
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Eurocamp Reviews
Eurocamp ‘La Croix du Vieux Pont’ Northern Paris
If you’re looking for a family-friendly holiday park that offers fantastic amenities, great value for money, and a convenient location near Calais, then Le Croix du Vieux Pont Eurocamp is a perfect choice. Nestled in Berny-Rivière, just over an hour from Disneyland Paris, this holiday park is packed with activities for all ages, making it an ideal base for a fun-filled family getaway.
Eurocamp ‘Domaine des Ormes’ in Brittany
Sponsored Post - In July 2024 we took our two kids then aged 3 + 7 to Eurocamp Domaine des Ormes in Brittany. After a great experience at Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont, Paris earlier in the year we were very excited about our week away. With a few day trips planned and some fun activities in the parc, it was going to be a holiday to remember.